Release Notes

The latest feature releases, bugfixes, and improvements from the Evolia team.

 

🎉 Version 8.9

🤳Use your QR code to optimize your recruitment

Want to attract candidates without too much effort? Simply activate your personalized Job Portal and share your QR code! Candidates can scan the code to apply directly, simplifying the process for both you and them, and all at no cost! 

💼Discover Job Postings Without Work Schedule

In response to requests from several clients, it is now possible to create job postings without specifying a work schedule directly from the recruitment section. In addition, it is possible to select multiple locations when publishing in order to create a job posting similar for multiple locations at once. If you need employees to fill a position in all your branches, it’s now done in one-step!

Pre-screening questions when creating an open shift

You can now add your pre-selection questions when creating an open shift. Choose from Evolia’s suggested questions or create your own. Asking the right questions will help you quickly identify candidates who best match your workforce needs.

⚠️Display of shifts in conflict with employee availabilities

Manage your schedule and employee assignments more efficiently with our brand-new display option, allowing you to quickly identify shifts that conflict with your employees’ availability.

❤️New schedule preferences report by employee

It is now possible to view your employees’ preferences with our brand-new personalized report including preferred teams, positions, and locations as well as their desired schedule constraints.

📅Employee schedule constraints visible via shift details

Be able to make the right decisions when it’s time to assign an employee to a shift. Hover over your employee’s avatar to quickly view their schedule constraints.

Use the enhancements from version 8.9 now and discover how we’re making it easy to access the growing pool of local talent! 🎊

 

🎉 Version 8.8

🎯 New filter criteria for improved candidate selection

Elevate your recruitment process with additional filter criteria and sorting options for a more refined candidate selection experience. 

⬇️ Employee positions report

From the employee list, administrators and supervisors now have the ability to export comprehensive reports detailing employee positions, accompanied by their respective scores, wages, and experience information.

Use the enhancements from version 8.8 now and discover how we’re making it easy to access the growing pool of local talent! 🎊

 

🎉 Version 8.7

🧑‍💼Customizable employment statuses

It is now possible to tailor employment statuses to suit your business needs. These configurable statuses can be used in several places: employee worksheet, invitation rules, premium, overtime, etc.

➡️ Timesheet improvements

It is now possible to navigate between your employee timesheets. Also, new filters are available by employment statuses and for unlocked time entries.

🔍Applications displayed from the recruitment shifts view

You can now find your candidates directly from your list of recruitment shifts. Sort them by pre-screening questions, distance or application date.

Use the enhancements from version 8.7 now and discover how we’re making it easy to access the growing pool of local talent! 🎊

 

🎉 Version 8.6 Pre-screening questions

Find qualified local candidates that meet your needs.

🔍 Identifying the most relevant and qualified candidates

You can now quickly identify candidates who best fit your workforce needs by adding pre-screening questions to your job postings. You have the option to choose from Evolia’s question suggestions or create your own.

🎯 Optimization and time-saving in your recruitment process

By asking questions tailored to each position, you get a personalized recruitment process that meets the specific needs of each of your job postings. Gather pre-qualified candidates from the start of the process and save time!

Improving the candidate experience

Integrating pre-screening questions directly into the job posting allows candidates to clearly understand the job expectations from the outset. They can thus demonstrate their skills and interest in the position from the first contact.

💲Employee premium

Discover our latest addition to the shift premium management module, designed to offer even greater flexibility! 

Customize premium for one or more employees using the new application criterion, which can be combined with other criteria such as shift type, shifts, locations, positions and employee status.

Employee and employment status premiums apply exclusively to the shift assignment; an open or replacement shift therefore does not display these premiums.

Transform your approach to team rewards with our shift premium management solution, more flexible than ever!

 

🎉Version 8.5 – Shift Swaps

🌟 Facilitate swaps between your employees 

Provide more flexibility and autonomy to your employees.

Reduce the risk of absenteeism.

Increase employee engagement and satisfaction at work.

Time-saving with minimal manager involvement.


⚙️ Simple steps and configurable parameters for a successful exchange!

Possible swaps subject to your constraints.

Search options by employee or specific date.

Customizable manager approval level.

Quick employee swaps at your fingertips

Simple swap process accessible via web or mobile for both manager and employee.

Smooth communication throughout the process, including notifications, e-mail and employee notes.

 

🎉 Version 8.4 

🌟 Consolidated View of Your Recruitment Shifts

You can now see all your recruitment shifts conveniently grouped together in one place under the recruitment section. A consolidated view of all your job listings allows for better tracking, searching, or filtering by position, and performing specific actions on these listings (end recruitment, view your listing on Evolia, and much more).
Explore our new recruitment shift section now: https://console.evolia.com/en/recruitment/shifts

⬆️ Preparation Time Added to the Shift Import Template

To better accommodate your needs when importing shifts, it is now possible to specify paid preparation time through our shift import template.

Take advantage of version 8.4 now and discover how we simplify access to the local talent pool! 🎊

 

🎉 Version 8.3 of our application is now available!

📋 New Integration with the Worklinks Payroll System

It is now possible to export timesheets to the Worklinks payroll processing system. Worklinks is an innovative and compliant payroll processing solution for all your business units across all provinces and territories of Canada. The centralized system allows you to host, access, and manage payroll data for all your employees in a single application, without the need for infrastructure or IT resources.

For more information, please contact our sales team or activate the integration directly from the Evolia integrations list.

https://console.evolia.com/fr/settings/modules-and-integrations/integrations

🔢 Scheduled Hours for Open Shifts Requiring Multiple employees

The management of shifts with multiple quantities has been enhanced to reflect the number of occurrences in the total number of scheduled hours.

⬇️ Candidate Export

It is now possible to export the list of candidates to provide you more flexibility.

Take advantage of version 8.3 now and discover how we’re simplifying access to the local talent pool! 🎊

 

🎉 Version 8.2

📋Job description

It is now possible to define a job description template directly when editing a position. 

When you publish a job posting, you can use this template or build on it to enhance your job description by adding other specific requirements. By describing the role and expectations of the position more precisely, you increase your chances of receiving more targeted and qualified applications. Add a job description to your job offers now!

⬆️Recruitment shifts batch import 

Save time and reduce manual handling by using our brand new recruiting shift import feature. In just a few steps, your recruiting shifts will be visible to future candidates.

✋It’s now easier to show interest in a shift

We’ve simplified the way employees can demonstrate their interest in an open shift. Directly via the list of open shifts accessible from the dashboard, employees can indicate their interest in the shift with a single click, without having to go through the detailed view. What’s more, declined shifts can be hidden and only those of interest or unanswered can be displayed. A faster, more intuitive way to increase your employees’ response rate.

Take advantage of version 8.2 now and discover how we’re simplifying access to the local talent pool! 🎊

 

🎉 Version 8.1 – Spontaneous applications

👋Expand Your Talent Pool

Our Spontaneous application feature opens the door to a world of unexplored talents, exponentially expanding your recruitment pool. This allows you to attract diverse profiles and hidden talents that might not have been visible through a specific job posting.

⚡Proactive Response to Future Needs

You create a pool of potential candidates for future positions, enabling you to react more swiftly to recruitment needs and reduce the time required to fill vacant positions. Anticipate your workforce needs and be ready to act as soon as an opportunity arises.

🤩Continuous Candidate Engagement

Candidates have the opportunity to express interest in your company in the absence of specific job openings, thereby strengthening engagement and the relationship with your employer brand.

🤝Converting a candidate into an employee 

A newly hired candidate can now be converted to an employee in just a few clicks. A smooth, time-saving process. Once converted to an employee, it’s now possible to assign them directly to a shift.

Take advantage of version 8.1 now and discover how we simplify your recruitment management.

 

🎉Version 8.0 – Evolia Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Increased Visibility of Received Applications

You now have access to an entirely new section dedicated to recruitment. A consolidated view of all your candidates allows you to compare, sort, and filter them according to your hiring needs. Managing your candidates in one centralized place enables smart and efficient management, saving you valuable time.

🌟Simplified Recruitment Management

Every hire is unique, and we aim to make this process as intuitive as possible. Our new recruitment section is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) which provides complete transparency on the progress of candidates. You can track where each candidate is in their selection process, identify actions to be taken, and intervene promptly when necessary. Proper management of your statuses allows you to optimize the efficiency of your recruitment and reduce the time needed to fill a position.

🔄Real-Time Collaboration

Simplify the evaluation process by collaborating on candidate analysis. Shared evaluations, comments, or centralized notes facilitate decision-making and ensure that everyone involved in the process is synchronized.

📢Custom Notifications

Be immediately informed when an application is received. This instant responsiveness allows you to act promptly by engaging in the recruitment process as soon as you receive profiles. This enhances the overall candidate experience and reinforces your company’s reputation as a responsive employer.

📲Recruitment on-the-go

We know you aren’t always behind your desk. You are in the action but still need to promptly take action to fill those open positions. The mobile app offers a few “on-the-go” capabilities. Receive new candidates notifications, unlock the ones you want to reach out to, view their detailed information.

 

🎉 Version 7.14

🔐Multi-Factor Authentication in Beta

 The security of your data is our top priority. That’s why we’re pleased to announce the launch of our Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solution in beta. Depending on your preferences, you will have the option to configure your MFA using one of two authentication methods: email or SMS, making it easily customizable. Request a demonstration from your Evolia Customer success Manager and be among the first to try it out!

🌞Improved registration process

Visual and functional improvements have been made to the registration process, especially for new employees joining Evolia for the first time. Explanatory steps have been added to provide more support and a more user-friendly experience.

Use the enhancements from version 7.14 now and discover how we’re making it easy to access the growing pool of local talent! 🎊

 

🎉Version 7.13

⚙️  New user interface for configuring integrations

System administrators can now configure the basic parameters required for integration with Employeur D, Nethris and Folks systems via a user interface. Once you’ve mastered this new tool, you’ll be able to avoid change requests to the support team as your configuration evolves. Are you interested? Ask your Evolia contact for a demonstration to learn more about this new feature.

🔎  Increased visibility for open quarters published for recruitment

Open shifts published for recruitment on Evolia now have the ability to be indexed by search engines like Google and Bing. This means increased visibility to find candidates of interest to fill your shifts. Publish your shifts to be filled on Evolia by choosing the “Need to recruit” action or the “+” in the top right-hand corner from the hourly view.

📣  Promote your recruiting shifts with ease

Sharing recruiting shifts on your social networks just got a whole lot easier! Simply use the share action from a recruiting shift on work.evolia.com and paste the link into a post on your favorite social network. A preview of the recruitment shift is available at no extra cost!

Use the enhancements from version 7.x now and discover how we’re making it easy to access the growing pool of local talent! 🎊

 

🎉 Version 7.12

🔗New integration with Logibec

You can now quickly and easily import your Logibec shifts into Evolia. An integration that allows you to avoid manual data entry and save precious time! Contact our sales team to find out more!

📧 Improved incoming application email

The email template for your received applications has been redesigned! Reorganized content and improved visuals for a more user-friendly recruitment process.

💻 Optimized display on multiple devices

We understand the importance of having a smooth experience on all your devices, regardless of format. Our latest enhancements allow you to access a tailored view of our key web application features regardless of your device type.

Use the enhancements from version 7.12 now and discover how we’re making it easy to access the growing pool of local talent! 🎊

 

🎉Version 7.11

📋A tailor-made welcome 

With the launch of recruitment features and a few other surprises in store, we’ve got a big wave of new companies joining the Evolia community. So we’ve created a personalized welcome based on the interests of these newcomers, to help them set up their account more easily. A list of things to do and learn is also provided during the first few weeks. Even if you’re not a new user, it may be possible to see this list appear if there are any basic items that aren’t set up in your account. This list will appear at the bottom right of Evolia in the console.

🏢Save time by configuring your company settings

It’s possible to configure some of your company’s basic settings, such as the start day of your work week, main shift start and end times, and usual premium. When you create new shifts, these parameters will already be in place as default values, allowing you to be more efficient.

🌟Evolia makes a few tweaks to its logo

Following the launch of the Evolia brand, we received some constructive feedback and decided to make a few adjustments to our logos. Note that the mobile application icon is changing. If you have users wondering where their app is, here’s the new icon on iOS and Android.

Use the enhancements from version 7.11 now and discover how we’re making it easy to access the growing pool of local talent! 🎊

 

🎉 Version 7.10

📋Add a job description

We know that it is important to have a little more detail about the employer’s expectations of the candidate. Now, administrators have the possibility to define a comprehensive job description for each position. The job description is available when you create a position or edit it through your company settings.

👨‍💼Employee creation improvement 

Discover a new and improved window where you can choose how you want to add employees. You can now choose between adding your employees or importing them via a list. Not only have we improved the visual esthetics, but we’ve also fine-tuned the process of adding employees for a faster and smoother experience.

Use the enhancements from version 7.10 now and discover how we’re making it easy to access the growing pool of local talent! 🎊

 

🎉 Version 7.9

🏢Customize logos by location

To attract more candidates to your brand, it’s now possible to customize the logo associated with a workplace to display on the recruitment platform. This allows you to highlight the different banners of your group or your branches.

Launch next invitation phase

The manager is now able to manually trigger the next  invitation phase. When the shift invitation rule includes several invitation phases, and some phases have not yet been triggered, the manager is able to launch the next invitation phase. 

🗂️ Hierarchy for divisions and teams

Speed up selection of all teams associated with a division. The mobile version now displays the division and team hierarchy in filters and availabilities. 

Use the enhancements from version 7.9 now and discover how we’re making it easy to access the growing pool of local talent! 🎊

 

🎉 Version 7.8

📋Addition of a resume for the candidate

We know that sometimes it is important to have a little more detail about the candidates. Applicants now have the option to attach their resume to their application. Upon receipt of an application, you will see if the person has attached a resume then you can access it after unlocking their contact file. In fact, the upload could also be used to send proof of accreditation or certification.

🎯New advanced filters on the recruitment platform

Candidates can now switch to advanced search mode allowing them to arrive more quickly on the shifts that interest them. They can narrow their search using one or more attributes such as weekdays, shift time, salary, and industry. These new filters allow you to obtain better targeted applications.

⏰Create your recruiting shift with ease

A new visual has been implemented to simplify the publication of recruitment shifts. Go try it now! Fewer steps, fewer complex settings, and a preview helps you see the result as you create the entry.

⏰ Simplified and advanced visual overhaul for positions and locations

Again, multiple optimizations to simplify the creation of positions and places by allowing a simple path and advanced options. Same possibilities for experts and simplified steps for all types of users.

✋Managing conversations in messaging

If you are an admin and are part of a chat conversation, you will now have the option to archive that conversation. A little cleaning is always good.

🌟Improve visibility on upcoming open shifts

Your employees will now have better visibility of upcoming open shifts from their mobile app. This change should help you fill more shifts with more raised hands!

Use the enhancements from version 7.8 now and discover how we’re making it easy to access the growing pool of local talent! 🎊

 

🎉 Version 7.7

🎨 A simple way to recruit new candidates 

If you haven’t yet customized your white-label recruitment page, go to your recruitment section for a brand-new tutorial explaining how to do it in 3 easy steps.

🔗 New integrations available 

Two new integrations have been added to our list with SmartRec and Algo.

SmartRec (Amilia): It is now possible to import your SmartRec recreational activities to display them on your schedule of the platform.

Algo: Simplify your payroll management by exporting your Evolia timesheet to Algo.

🔁 Managing changes to shift parameters published on recruitment

A few improvements have been made to the management of modifications to the parameters of the open shift or published to recruitment, to ensure consistency between the two.

Upgrade to version 7.7 now and discover how we’re making your time management more intuitive and adaptable! 🎊

 

Version 7.6

🗃️ Backing up your workspace

No need to reprogram all your filters and display preferences, everything is saved automatically for a display available the next time you connect to the application. It should be noted that you will have two separate workspaces, a web version and a mobile version.

✋ Date and time display on a raised hand

When an employee is interested in a shift, you can now see the detail on the date and time they showed interest. We have also tweaked the ordering and the iconographies for a more intuitive reading.

📈 Performance improvements

Some web and mobile adjustments have been implemented to improve the performance of the application. On the web, we have notably optimized the display of open shifts in the time view in order to improve the loading of the display.

Upgrade to version 7.6 now and discover how we’re making your time management more intuitive and adaptable! 🎊

 

Version 7.5 

📋 Edit invitation rules from a draft shift

Greater flexibility! For a draft open shift, it is now possible to edit the publishing parameters of a shift offered to employees, including the applicable invitation rule.

🔁 Editing the salary and end date of a shift published to the recruitment platform

You can now edit the recruitment parameters, specifically the salary and end date for a shift already published to the recruitment platform.

📈 User interface and performance enhancements

Several improvements to the user interface have been implemented, mainly for the shift detail window. Web and mobile performance has been enhanced for a better user experience!

Upgrade to version 7.5 now and discover how we’re making your time management more intuitive and adaptable! 🎊

 

VERSION 7.4

⏰ New display option for night shifts

For shifts that span two days, our new company setting allows you to display them either on the start day, the end day, or both. Once this feature is activated, all members of your company will benefit from this new default view type unless they choose to change it in their shift settings.

Upgrade to version 7.4 now and discover how we’re making your time management more intuitive and adaptable! 🎊

 

New Version 7.3 of our App 🚀

We are thrilled to introduce our latest update, Version 7.3, packed with exciting new features to enhance your recruitment and scheduling experience even further. Here’s what’s in store:

🎨 Recruitment – White Labeling

Shine your brand effortlessly! You can now personalize your recruitment page with your logo, colors, and job offers. A dedicated link is also available to easily direct potential candidates to your personalized space. It can therefore be easily integrated to your company website. 

📋 Modifiable Shift Display

Your dashboard is becoming more flexible than ever. It is now possible to modify the shift display to include team names.

💰 Paid Breaks Import

You can now import your paid breaks when you import a schedule. A valuable time-saver in managing your teams.

🌟 Automatic Recurrence Repetition

Say goodbye to manually repeating expiring recurrences. With a single click from your dashboard on the ‘Recurring shifts that end soon’ card, your recurrences will be repeated for the same duration as when you created them.

 

Version 7.2 is now available

🎯 Default publication setting to the recruitment platform

New setting that allows you to specify if publishing to the recruiting platform is enabled by default when creating an open shift. The setting can be done based on shifts, positions and locations.

⏩ Display end date to email notifications for night shifts

For shifts that end the following day, email notifications now display the end date in addition to the time to reduce confusion for users.

🗂️ Display the 14 day period on the dashboard

It is now possible to display dashboard information over a 14 day period.

 

Version 7.1 is now available!

🎯 Implementation of filters on the dashboard tab

Our dashboard tab now has a filter option, allowing you to customize and refine your searches in the blink of an eye.

🗂️ Show drafts on the dashboard

It is now possible to show every draft shift on your dashboard. A new parameter has been added to that intention.

🔒 Modification of the minimum requirements for password creation

With security as our priority, we have strengthened the new password requirements. 

⏩ Addition of a quick post option on the recruitment platform via the schedule tab

Quickly and efficiently post job offers directly from the schedule tab. Save time and recruit top talent faster!

 

Version 7.0: Evolia, your new ally for optimized management! 🚀

We are excited to present Version 7.0 of our app, formerly known as Voilà!, now becoming Evolia. This update brings innovative features to enhance your experience and optimize your human resources management.

📈 New Recruitment Platform

You can now post your recurring open shifts on our all-new recruitment platform (https://work.evolia.com). Enjoy simplified management and find the ideal candidates more quickly.

🖼️ Customizable Recruitment Profil

In the company settings, you can now personalize the details displayed on the recruitment platform with the new Recruitment Card.

🏷️ Signage on the Schedule tab

Shifts published for recruitment are now easily identifiable with added signage on the Schedule tab.

🌟 Redesigned account creation process

The account creation process has been revamped to make signing up easier and to get you started with Evolia in no time.

🔄 Rebranding

Say hello to Evolia, the new name of our app that reflects our commitment to providing you with an optimized management solution.

📜 Approval of terms and conditions and privacy policy

Version 7.0 incorporates the approval of terms and conditions and the privacy policy to ensure transparent and secure use of our app.

💬 New chat for the support team

Thanks to the new chat feature integrated into the app, you can communicate more efficiently with our support team.